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Common sense can prevent heat illness

By Melissa Erickson

GateHouse News Service

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eat exposure is relatively common and can be easily treated, explained Dr. Stephen Gawne, an internist at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Ill. On the other hand, “heat stroke is serious. It’s a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. A body’s core temperature rises above 103 degrees, and organs can malfunction.”

Heat stroke caused 8,015 deaths in the U.S. from 1979 to 2003, according to the Centers for Disease Control. While the statistics can be scary, “heat stroke is absolutely preventable,” said Gawne.

People suffer heat-related illness when

their bodies are unable to properly cool themselves. Sometimes sweating simply isn’t enough to cool you down, causing a person’s body temperature to rise rapidly.

Risk factors and symptoms High humidity, age (very young or older than 65), obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use can also increase risk of heat illness. People who take blood pressure medication are at higher risk because the medications affect blood flow to the skin.

Symptoms include heavy sweating, feeling weak or confused, dizziness, nausea, headache, fast heartbeat and dark-colored urine (which indicates dehydration).

Even more severe, heat stroke can cause

death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include a body temperature above 103 degrees; red, hot and dry skin (no sweating); a rapid, strong pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion and unconsciousness.

Preventing heat illness When the heat index is high, stay indoors in air-conditioned areas when possible. If you must go outside, take the following precautions: • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and use sunscreen.

• Drink plenty of water or sports drinks all day long.

• Drink fewer beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol.

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• Schedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day.

How to help someone In the case of heat exhaustion, get the person out of the sun and into a tub of cool water, if possible. If not, move to a shady area, spray with a mist of water, wrap them in a cool, wet sheet or spray with a garden hose.If you suspect heat stroke,

seek medical attention immediately and begin cooling the person down until it arrives.

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ummer is in full swing and this issue of WelcomeHome offers information for outdoor fun as well as safety. Having fun outdoors is one of America’s favorite pastimes but it also poses life-threatening conditions.

Did you know that accidental drowning is the second leading cause of death for toddlers from the ages of 1 to 4? It can happen in a pool or two inches of water in the bathtub. I saw how fast it could happen first-hand on Father’s Day. My boyfriend’s granddaughter, who is 4, had been playing in the pool all day with no worries. We were all right there with her and she had latched onto a little fish floatation ring she had been wearing all day. Near the end of the day, when she stepped off the ladder, she toppled over and was upside down in the water, and because of the floatation ring around her, she couldn’t get back up.

Her dad was there to retrieve her within seconds, and it scared her, as well as all of us, but no harm was done. It hap-

pened so quickly that I can understand how if you just turned your back for a few minutes, or went inside to retrieve something, a disaster could happen.

Please read the article about pool safety on page 8.

On that same page are some inexpensive ways to summerize your home.

With so many of us spending time with family by enjoying staycations, find ways to transform your home and outdoor spaces without too much time or cost.

Being fair-skinned, it’s not hard for me to get sunburned. My dad struggles with skin cancer after being in the construction industry for so many years and also having a light complexion that doesn’t tan easily. Sunburns can make you sick and are painful, but more importantly they also promote skin cancer. Even though we’ve heard the precautions on page 9 over and over again, take the time to review these methods to keep your skin protected from the sun’s rays.

On that same note, the article on page

2 talks about heat strokes. It can happen to any age, any gender and it’s important to know the signs of when it’s time to come out of the sun. Not mentioned in the article, but something to remember, is our pets can also suffer from heat illnesses. My daughter, who’s a veterinarian, said a good way to check to see if your dog is overheated is by feeling the inside of their ears. If they are bright red and hot to the touch, it’s time to cool off.

Keeping up with taking care of a pool is a constant job, and to make this task a little easier check out the tips on page 4.

Rounding out this issue of summer fun and facts is an article about removing summer stains. Whether it’s from ice cream to ketchup, grease or oil, check out the cleaning methods from a home economist.

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If you have a question that you would like a professional to answer, questions or comments in general, or if there is something that you would like to see covered in WelcomeHome, please e-mail Sandy Turner at sandydownhome@hotmail.com.

Sandy looks forward to hearing from you.

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Hiring someone to clean your pool on a weekly basis isn’t necessary, said Steve Carmello, owner of Swim Sports Inc. in Hanover, Mass. He said you should be able to clean your entire pool in about 30 minutes with the help of an automatic pool cleaner.

Automatic pool cleaners - or robotic pool cleaners, as they are sometimes called come in two main varieties: self-contained units that have their own collection bag to store dirt and debris and suction units that attach to the filter in your pool.

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“They are not designed to do the heavy cleaning,’’ Carmello said. “You really have to do it manually the first time.’’

Heather Stone, co-owner of Sunshine Pool Co. in Pembroke, Mass., said retailers in brick-and-mortar locations may not be able to compete on price with online sales of pool cleaners. But they can offer important expertise, particularly if something goes wrong.

“If there is a problem, it’s a heavy machine, so to ship it back would be a problem,’’ Stone said.

Stone said a brand of pool cleaner that she frequently recommends is Tiger Shark, which was bought by pool supplies company Hayward last year. Stone said she frequently gets calls looking for service on other models, but the ease of use and effectiveness of Tiger Shark products makes them her first choice for robotic pool cleaners.

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Transforming items from discarded to divine From ARA Content

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armer weather is often considered perfect for cleaning up and cleaning out. As the saying goes, “Out with the old, in with the new.” However, according to Molly J. Deas, academic director for Interior Design at The Art Institute of Portland, summer is an ideal time to inject trends of the season and redecorate by reusing items in new ways.

Deas highlights what’s hot in interior design and offers ideas on turning items that might usually be labeled as “junk” into new treasures. “Reuse” is the key to being both thrifty and eco-friendly. Examine objects you already have or flea market finds and consider how a fresh coat of paint or new hardware could update it.

Incorporating pops of color like bright yellow, magenta, violet and lime green is a simple way to create a fresh room. Try punches of bright color against neutral backgrounds, such as white, cream or gray, for a lively new vibe. Mixing colors of the same palette, for example a light violet with a darker plum, is another way to use color.

“Metallic accents can add a feeling of luxury and drama to a room,” suggests Deas.

“Be on the lookout for mirrors, trays and picture frames that you can integrate into your room.” White furniture and accessories are another way to bring freshness to your space. They provide a neutral backdrop and contrast to bright accent colors.

Finally, bring nature and color indoors with potted tulips, daffodils, paperwhites or amaryllis. Make a statement with a brightly colored pot. This is a great way to incorporate subtle hits of color, particularly if your landlord just won’t go for magenta walls.

Now that you have your inspiration and ideas, here are some suggestions on how to bring them to life.

Commonly overlooked pieces that can be reused for home decor include old lamps, lighting fixtures, picture frames, mirrors, and furniture. All of these items can be painted to create new decor. Paint is the most inexpensive way to create dramatic change in an interior environment. Mirror frames, old lamps and lighting fixtures painted with metallic paint will add a feeling of luxury and add contrast. Furniture can be painted or stained as well. Consider new, brushed metal hardware to give it a modern feel. Be eco-friendly by using a non-toxic or low-VOC paint. Both are widely available at local home improvement and hardware stores.

“Flea markets and garage sales are the perfect place to search for unique accent pieces. Vintage is still a hot trend in interior decorating,” says Deas. Mix vintage objects and furniture in with modern decor. Buying used or vintage is good for the environment because it doesn’t require the use of more natural resources, energy or packaging.

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Ways to provide a safe swimming environment

By Melissa Erickson

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wimming season should represent summer fun, but danger lurks in backyard pools or wherever else children go to cool off.

Drowning is quick and silent. A child can drown in less than two minutes, and there is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing, said Nadina Riggsbee, founder and executive director of the Drowning Prevention Foundation.

Riggsbee became an advocate for drowning prevention after experiencing a family tragedy in 1978. A teenage babysitter went to the bathroom and left Riggsbee’s two young children alone for 15 minutes. She returned to find a sliding glass door open and the two children facedown in the pool. Samira, 2, was dead; J.J., 1, was critically injured.

“Prevention is the key for public safety,” Riggsbee said. “For every child that drowns, 10 others are admitted to the hospital for submersion injuries” such as brain damage.

“Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children ages 1 to 4,” said Tom Allocco of New York State’s Department of Health Public Affairs Group.

“Most drowning deaths happen in residential pools. Nine out of 10 drowning deaths occur when a caregiver is supervising but not paying attention,” he said.

What can parents do to protect their children from drowning?

Swimming lessons are a good start, but not a safety net. No child is “drown-proof.”

Many drowning victims know how to swim but either swim out too far, suffer a cramp, or just panic and lose control, Allocco said.

“Swim lessons are really survival lessons,” said Riggsbee. “Children need to know how to flip over and float to allow time for a caregiver to find them.”

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance offers the following steps to reduce the risk of drowning: n Safer water • Isolate the pool from the house and yard area by surrounding it with a fence and selfclosing and self-latching gate. (Some communities require that yards with pools have fences.)

• Install door, child immersion and pool alarms and locking pool and spa covers. Several barriers provide backup in case one fails.

• Prevent children’s unsupervised access to any body of water, including bathtubs, buckets, coolers and toilets. n Safer kids • Designate a “water watcher” to ensure constant, attentive adult supervision during water recreation and at bath time.

• Teach children water safety and swimming skills. Parents and child caregivers should also know how to swim proficiently.

• Check the pool area or other water features first if a child is missing. n zSafer response • Know CPR with rescue breathing.

• Keep a phone and reaching and throwing aids near the pool.

• Develop an emergency action plan and make sure everyone knows it.

For more informationvisit www. drowningpreventionfoundation.org or www.poolsafety.gov.

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tricks to ‘summerize’ your home and yard

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emperatures are rising, flowers are blooming and chirping birds greet us in the morning. It’s official, summer is here. Are your yard and home ready?

Here are five surefire tricks to help you prep them for sun and fun: 1. Create sensational seating. With summer get-togethers, you’re always looking for more seating for guests. But that doesn’t mean you need to buy new. If you’re like many homeowners, you probably have miscellaneous chairs throughout your home.

It might be a desk chair, a decorative one in the corner of your living room or an old one buried in the attic.

2. Embellish with accessories. Does your living area look as dreary as the past winter months? Before you say replace your sofa for a refresh, consider the power of accessorizing. Summer is the perfect excuse to hit your local home goods store or even thrift shop for a whole new cadre of vases, throw pillows, framed pictures, baskets and more.

3. Paint for patio perfection. With the summer months, your social calendar may already be bustling with a number of parties and get-togethers. Now is the perfect time to update your deck or patio. If you have a bench, table or planters that have seen better days, consider using a spray paint-primer, such as Krylon’s Dual Paint and Primer,

which allows you to prime and paint in one single step - even on weathered metal. To create a more distinctive look, consider constructing a planter bench, which will provide added seating and a home for your stunning flowers.

4. Create lush landscapes. For a truly manicured yard, it’s the small details that make all the difference. For areas where you tend to walk, add large stepping stones to make the path more inviting and help ensure you don’t damage your plants and mulch. If you have large trees in your backyard, consider adding a plant bed covered with mulch around the base to provide a cleaner look and make mowing easier.

5. Find a fun and festive fire pit. Making s’mores over a campfire or creating ambiance for evening drinks is a great way to spend a summer evening. Depending on the layout of your backyard and local ordinances, there are a number of options for adding an evening fire to your summer plans. For a more casual feel, you can dig a pit in a dedicated area of your backyard and finish it with decorative stones and seating. Or, for a more formal fire, try a metal fire pit or chiminea.

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How to take care of sunburn

By Erinn Hutkin

GateHouse News Service

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etween picnics and the pool, there’s a good chance many people will overdo it in the sun this summer and end up with a burn.

In fact, according to skincancer.org, 42 percent of people in a Skin Cancer Foundation poll admitted to getting sunburned at least once each year.

Even though it can take 12 to 24 hours to realize the extent of a burn, once your skin is scorched, there’s no instant fix. It typically takes several days for skin to start healing, according to the Mayo Clinic’s website.

Spending too much time in the sun can hurt, but there are ways to relieve sunburn and take care of your skin.

Keep cool. According to Dr. Nilam Amin at the Nima Skin Institute in Chicago, immediate care means getting out of the sun and covering exposed skin. To relieve the discomfort that sunburn can cause, Amin suggests keeping the skin cool and irritantfree by: n Taking an anti-inflammatory medicine such as Advil, Aleve or Motrin.

n Placing a cool compress on the burned skin, or taking a cool bath. n Using aloe-based products on the skin, which can be soothing. n Wearing loose clothing that doesn’t touch or rub sunburned skin.

Be kind to blisters and peeling skin. Dr. Lawrence E. Gibson, a professor of dermatology at Mayo Medical School, writes on the Mayo Clinic’s website that blisters that form after a sunburn shouldn’t be broken.

He said doing so slows healing and increases infection risk.

Blisters should be lightly covered with gauze, if necessary. As for peeling, which typically happens a few days after a sunburn, Gibson said it’s the body’s way of shedding its outermost layer of damaged skin. Peeling skin should be treated with moisturizing cream.

Seek medical attention if necessary.

Amin said if a sunburn is severe, medical treatments may be needed. Treatment could include stronger pain medications or an oral steroid, or if a severe sunburn is accompanied by dehydration, IV fluids may be administered and hospital care might be necessary.

Don’t get burned n Wear sun-protective clothing such as long sleeves, long pants, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses. n Opt for a broad spectrum sunscreen (one that blocks UVA as well as UVB rays) that has a SPF of 30 or higher.

Also, Amin said, don’t forget to protect your ears and lips.

Many lip balms contain SPF, so buy one and apply it liberally. When you’re outdoors, reapply sunscreen, especially after water exposure and even if you’re wearing waterproof or sweatproof sunblock. n Avoid the sun when rays are strongest, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. n Avoid excessive alcohol intake. Not only does this cause dehydration, but it can make you less aware and lead to too much sun exposure. n Some medications can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Be aware if you are on a photosensitizing drug.

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Summer stain survival guide

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arm weather means open windows, barbecues and time spent outdoors. It also means more hours in the laundry room trying to remove all the stains and grime left as remnants of a great summer day.

The key to success is knowing how to treat different types of stains, according to Kimberly Nies, home economist for LG Electronics USA. Certain stains may require pretreatment in cold water, others hot. Some need bleach alternative, others need nothing but a rinse, she says.

From removing grass, mustard and grease stains to reducing summer allergens, Nies suggests some laundry tips for dealing with some of the worst stains that summer can throw at you - just be sure to always check the care label first: 1. Quick stain removal A laundry trend that is growing quickly is the use of steam in clothes washers and dryers. Once you pretreat a stain, using steam is a great way to finish the job because steam particles are smaller, hotter and more active for a powerful cleaning, but they are also gentle on clothing. For example, the most advanced steam washers, like those with Tru-

eSteam technology from LG use real steam to deeply penetrate fabrics for great cleaning results. As an added bonus, these washers are ENERGY STAR rated, so you know you’re saving in energy usage, and supporting more beautiful summer days in the future.

2. Grease and oil From grilling and eating delicious yet greasy burgers, to oiling your lawn mower or hedge clippers, drips and smears on summer clothing are bound to happen. For grease stains, soak in cold water. Rub fabric against itself to dislodge the stain. If stains are old, scrape off crusted material and soak in cold water with detergent. Launder in warm water with detergent. Don’t use hot water to soak or wash items with protein stains such as blood, dairy products, baby food, or even mud as it may set these types of stains.

3. Colorful liquids and sauces Few things are more refreshing than sipping your favorite beverage on a hot day, but these drinks are often bright or deep in color. If you find yourself with a stain from a soft drink, fruit juice or wine, rinse first in cold water. This also applies to mustard and berry stains. For fresh stains, wash in the hottest

water safe for the fabric with your favorite detergent. For older stains, use detergent with bleach or bleach alternative. Avoid using any type of bar soap on tannin stains, which include alcoholic beverages, coffee, berries, juice and soda - it makes them harder to remove.

4. Summer allergens Warm weather spreads allergens that can leave your family with sniffles and sneezes.

For these, be sure to look for washers, like some steam washers from LG, that are certified “asthma & allergy friendly” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). These models have special cycles equipped to effectively reduce common household allergens like dust mites and pet dander.

5. Waxy substances Throwing a summer soiree? Stains from candle wax, chewing gum, crayon and lipstick are complex because they generally involve two components: oil/wax and dye/pigment.

The best way to tackle these types of stains is to remove the oily portion first and then the

dye portion. For stains that are waxy, scrape and treat with a dry-cleaning solution first, then rub with detergent and scrub the stain under hot water. For most other combination stains, rub detergent into stain, then wash in the hottest water possible for fabric with a detergent that has bleach or bleach alternative.

6. Dry clean only Getting stains on dry clean only items can be worrisome. Always check the care label first and if the item is dry clean only, blot the excess stain and take to the cleaners within 24 to 48 hours.

If you’re still having trouble with summer stains, consider these additional strategies: • If using a pretreating liquid, allow to sit on the stain for five minutes so the chemistry will have a chance to soak in.

• For deep-set stains and soils, presoak the entire garment in water with detergent for 30 minutes.

• For extra-dirty clothes, consider a prewash cycle.

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These New Home Subdivisions feature homes starting in the 240’s. McBee Custom Homes, the 2010 Grand Award Winner, sets the standard for quality home building. All homes built will be Energy Star Certified and have extraordinary amenities, to include: granite, hardwood floors, high ceilings, five star caulk and foam package, 9’ foundation walls, and much more. Choose from one of McBee’s floor plans or customize your dream home. The model home in Meadowbrook Estates, 21513 E 32nd Ter. S, is conveniently located 1/2 mile East of Little Blue Parkway on R.D. Mize Rd. - see map 1. The model home in Indigo Hills, 804 SW Elizabeth St., is located off East bound 40 Hwy in Blue Springs - see map 2.

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ROBIN CLARK 816-200-6513

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ROBIN CLARK 816-200-6513 $104,500

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Solid 3BR, 2BA tri-level with LR, FR, frplc, 2 car gar, level fenced lot, patio. This home has a new concrete driveway and steps, newer roof and dishwasher. Family room on garage level walks out to patio. MBR has bath and 2 closets.

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Craftsman styling shines through in the windows, decorative gable accents, and cedar-shingle siding, along with the river rock veneer post supports and chimneys. A long procession of posts supports the covered porch that spans the entire front façade, and wraps around a bit on each end. On the left end, it continues on as a breezeway that links the house to the garage.

Passing under the richly glassed arched transom, you step into a naturally bright foyer with a parlor to the left. Straight ahead is an expansive great room where six quadruple window sets fill the rear wall. A masonry fireplace is set into the right wall, next to a stairway and access to a large guest/hobby room with its own bathroom.

On the opposite side, a peninsular buffet marks the passageway to the dining room.

The mirror-image stairway there, as on the other side, climbs up to a vaulted gallery/balcony and bedrooms on the second level.

In the Summerfield’s kitchen, a masonry oven surround wraps around three sides of a six-burner range with ovens below. Another even larger island holds a prep sink, marble pastry counter, and an eating bar. Standing at the kitchen sink, you can gaze out at the rear landscape, or keep an eye on patio activities.

Two cozy window seats flank the nook’s builtin desk.

Upstairs, the large, luxurious, vaulted owners’ suite boasts yet another fireplace, plus a posh bathroom, extra-roomy walk-in closet, and private deck. Secondary bedrooms share a two-section bathroom.

For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Summerfield 30-611 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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20101 E. Jackson DrivE inDEpEnDEncE, Mo

816.373.9292 Kc’s realtor/salesperson of the year 2010

DAN O’NEILL GRI • MGRI

FIRST FLOOR CONDO!!

Garage and basement storage.

Two bedrooms and two baths.

Utility room. Completely redone.

REDUCED! BARBARA BRIDGFORTH 816-898-3043

cell: 816-786-0317

website: www.danielboneill.com e-mail: dano@reeceandnichols.com

SpACIOUS AND SHOWY

All brick ranch. Walk out basement with party room. Two full and one half baths. Three Fireplaces. Three bedrooms. Two hobby rooms.

FRANKIE LIEBI 816-804-5156

MOVE IN READY!

Near 39th and Phelps on cul-de-sac.

3 bd, 2 ba, 2 fireplaces, rec room, large deck with gazebo and much more. Asking $139,900.

LARRY LAGRECE 816-665-3135

LOVELY HOME WITH...

...MANY, MANY UpDATES! Four bedrooms and three baths. First floor laundry. Convenient location. www.glennalunceford.com GLENNA LUNCEFORD 816-517-9988

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED LAKEFRONT TOWNHOME. 4 BR and 3 BA. Wrap around deck, wetbar, 2 frplcs, 2 car gar., $219,900.

BRUCE WAYNE 816-918-0302

AUDREY ELDER 816-419-2710

REDUCED!

Updated kitchen, windows, roof and more! 3 bd, 2 ba, oversized garage.

Fenced yard, patio. Finished basement w/built-in bar. Under $100K. BARBARA BRIDGFORTH 816-898-3043

SUSQUEHANNA VILLAGE

All brick raised ranch with brand new roof.

Great street appeal. 3 bd, 2 full ba home with hearth/family rm on main floor.

Plenty of room for your family. Drive by 720 Choctaw & call or text me for a peak inside.

KATHY LIGGETT 816-616-4273

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REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE!

Breathtaking 1886, 2 story brick Italianate home. History book included. 4 bd, 2 ba, basement, 2 car gar, corner lot. $99,900.

CHARMING TWO STORY!

Four bedrooms and three full baths on short acre lot in convenient location! Walk-out basement has possible separate quarters. $129,900 RHONDA DYKAL 816-522-1124

BLUE SPRINGS SELLERS Sellers offering $3500 in buyer’s paid closing cost & home warranty! 4 bd, 3 full ba, walk-out fin. basement, 2 car gar. Major updates.

DAVID “SKIPPY” BLAIR 816-519-6464

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Do dew diligence and layer a liner underneath a picnic blanket to avoid soggy bottoms and grass or mud stains.

Make ice cubes last longer at your next cocktail party: Put them in a colander set into a bowl. As they melt, the water will drain through the holes instead of sitting and turning the ice to slush.

For more serving space (without begging and borrowing from the neighbors) top a bucket with a tray for an instant side table for your lawn chairs. Your guests will have more spots to rest their cocktails.

Cut corn from the cob without the mess. Place an ear in the center of a Bundt pan. As you slide the knife down, the corn will fall right into the pan Serve sorbet in a memorable way. After juicing (or eating) grapefruit, orange, lemon, or lime halves, scoop out and freeze the peels. Cut a small slice off the bottom to create a level surface (without creating a hole), then fill with ice cream.

Kick-start a fire with citrus peels. Leave orange or lemon peels on the counter for several days to dry out. Then use the pretty pieces as kindling in your fire pit or bonfire for a fragrant flame starter.

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Avoid poison hemlock

Poison hemlock grows 2 to 6 feet high and is closely related to wild carrot, aka Queen Anne’s Lace.

Both plants have lacy, fern-like leaves. Hemlock, however, grows much taller and has purplish spots and blotches on its hollow stems. Both plants have white flat flowers. As the name implies, poison hemlock is a very poisonous plant. In fact, it was the juice of this plant that the ancient Greeks used to poison Socrates.

Many cases of human poisoning occur because the hemlock roots are mistaken for parsnips or the leaves for parsley.

The history of swimming pools Swimming as an organized activity goes back as far as 2500 B.C. in ancient Egypt and later in ancient Greece, Rome, and Assyria. In Rome and Greece, swimming was part of the education of elementary age boys and the Romans built the first swimming pools (separate from bathing pools). The first heated swimming pool was built by Gaius Maecenas of Rome in the first century BC. Gaius Maecenas was a rich Roman lord and considered one of the first patron of arts - he supported the famous poets Horace, Virgil, and Propertius, making it possible for them to live and write without fear of poverty.

However, swimming pools did not became popular until the middle of the 19th century. By 1837, six indoor pools with diving boards were built in London, England. After the modern Olympic Games began in 1896 and swimming races were among the original events, the popularity of swimming pools began to spread

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HOMES FOR SALE INDEP./SUGAR CRK

17317 E. 52ND - TOWN HOME Country Meadows. All new appliances, new counter top, light fixture.

Lake view lot. Seller's loss, your gain. Only $119,900.

Larry LaGrece 816-665-3135/503-4609 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

FIRST AD! - $260,000 Looking for acreage close in? 30 acres (m/l) with two bedroom and one bath ranch home.

Pasture, 3 ponds and outbuildings.

Dan O'Neill 816-786-0317/503-4668 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

INDEPENDENCE RANCH Cozy two bedroom, two bath ranch for only $55,000. Roof about five years old, replacement wiindows and vinyl siding - little outside maintenance. Nice fenced yard.

Hardwoods throughout under carpet. Come take a look!

MARY JO WILSON 816-655-6587 Reece & Nichols

PERFECT ALL BRICK RANCH! 3 bd, 2 full ba. Full basement and garage. Nice fenced yard. Updated kitchen. $115,000.

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NEED A HOME WITH SEPARATE FAMILY LIVING QUARTERS? This home has 2 living areas each with it's own bath, kitchen, living room, 2 bd & separate entrance.

It is not a duplex. Also has 2 garages & nice yard, central air & great location. Call or text Kathy Liggett at 816-616-4273 if this would fit what you need, & we will set a time for you to see inside where it has been all recently redone.

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REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! Breathtaking 1886, 2 story brick Italianate home.

History book included. 4 bd, 2 ba, basement, 2 car gar, corner lot. $99,900.

AUDREY ELDER 816-419-2710/503-4662 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

REDUCED $10K -INDEP. VILLA 2 bedroom, 2 bath, just reduced. HOA takes care of snow, trash and mowing. Full basement and almost new. MUST SEE! Lots of extras!

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Finished rec room in lower level, Ft. Osage BLUE SPRINGS schools $149,900 SELLERS Reece & Nichols OFFERING $3500 in buyer's paid closing cost & home warranty! 4 bd, 3 full ba, walkout finished basement, 2 car gar.

Shed. Major updates!

PATIO/VILLA-DEBUT! DAVID “SKIPPY” BLAIR Your money couldn't buy 816-519-6464/503-4653 more at a no frills price!

REECE & NICHOLS Like new in Country EASTLAND Meadows! $174,000. Drive by 5516 S. Megan Avenue.

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New hardwoods in kitchen & entry. Nice deck for entertaining.

Home warranty paid by seller. Come take a look.

LINDA STEVINSON 816-589-7039 Reece & Nichols Lake Lotawana cutie!

All new, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, stainless appliances, private dock, level flat walk to lake! Perfect for a golf cart! Price right at $132,000.

Move in ready!

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RAYTOWN/KC ALL BRICK DUPLEX Reduced to $115,900.

Good income. Live in one side and rent for the other will cover the expenses. Three bedrooms. Fenced yard.

Two tiered deck. New custom cabinets. Call for a private showing.

Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

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Lake Lotawana, nothing wrong here! Off 7 hwy, 2 bdrm on 3 lots with full lake rights, no sewer fee. Lot offers privacy and woodland. $107K. Clint's cell 816519-4489.

Home Sweet Home SPACIOUS AND SHOWY Realty 816-808-4000 All brick ranch. Walk out basement with party room. Two full and one Lotawana half baths.

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4 BEDROOM HOME ON 12 ACRES AND GORGEOUS SETTING This home and acreage is what you've always dreamed of! Around 4,000 sqft living. Master bdrm on the main lvl.

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Just east of 291 and north of 24 Hwy. $450,000. Pat Carlson direct 816-665-1371.

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BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED LAKE FRONT TOWNHOME 4 Bd and 3 Ba. Wrap around deck, wetbar, 2 frplcs, 2 car garage. $219,900.

BRUCE WAYNE 816-918-0302/373-9292 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

EXCELLENT HOME, EXCELLENT LOCATION! CHEROKEE ESTATESIN BLUE SPRINGS Cul-de-sac home, 3BR, 2 full baths. Great room with frplc, rec room with 1st flr finish. Pro updates in kitchen and baths.

This home has been meticulously maintained. REDUCED $5,000. $134,900.

THE MCGRAW TEAM 816-655-6526 Grain Valley mcgrawteam@reeceBARGAIN! andnichols.com Newer duplex, both Reece & Nichols sides occupied at $790/mo. so it definitely HARRISONVILLE! cash flows at $169K! +55 Community, mainteThat's only $85,000 a nance free, move in side! Updated 2 story w/ ready. Loads of cabigarages, easy to nets, two bedroom, 2 rent OR live in one, rent bath, enclosed porch, other side! Perrrrfect shed, eat in kitchen and for low interest rate, dining room. so nice for lower amount down and price! $135,000. fabulous future opportuHome Sweet Home nities. Check it out! MLS Realty 816-808-4000 1704116. Clint's cell 816519-4489.

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YOUR VERY OWN FIELD OF DREAMS! Four bedrooms and three baths. Eight acres (m/l). Regulation sized baseball field/diamond.

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Updated home with newly remodeled kitchen and baths.

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House with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Newly carpeted. New Flooring. $85,000.

Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND WOW! Lone Jack, California Split, $155K! 4 bdrm, 3 full bath w/ finished walk out bsmnt! Main floor laundry, fridge stays.

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Grandview Dollhouse.

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LAKE FRONT! 5 CAR GARAGE! $350K Located in a quiet cove with great lake views.

Boat dock! Fin. walk-out basement with 4th BR and Bath, Loft bdrm. REDUCED $50,000!

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